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Originally posted by techweenie
I understand he defines himself as "Independent Democrat." Most Democrats I know do not consider him part of the party. I guess you would say most Democrats are 'pushing an agenda.' That's certainly how I feel about Republicans.
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LOL. Some of you guys are going to think this next observation is wacko. If you stopped short of a conclusion and used this as an opportunity to learn something, then you would learn something. Aw heck, that's not gonna happen. Here goes:
You guys think "independent democrat" is an oxymoron. Because emotionally, you have to demonize the liberals. And you like to think of Republicans and the whole "freedom" lie as an example of rugged individualism. That's funny. The Republican agenda is narrow, fellas. That's why we call it "conservatism." The Democratic Party's biggest problem is its widely diverse platform. Yes, this includes the wackos you guys love to caricaturize. In fact it includes a WIDE range of ideas. The Republican Party definitely has this advantage, and I have seen both parties deal consciously with this Democratic weakness. The Republican Party is FAR more linear and narrow. That makes the R Party more efficient. There is little dissention. Democrats have a terrible time just agreeing on an agenda.
Again, most of you guys are going to dismiss this out of hand. But maybe, perhaps, somebody......will take a closer look at what, at least in my State Capitol, is a universally recognized political fact. The Republican Party has more discipline. The Democratic Party is WAY more diverse. That's the weakness that Rove has so effectively exploited.
In the future, when I see someone conclude that the Republican Party is where we see the wide diversity of opinions, I'm going to know who's not paying attention.